Drumstick(Murungai) - Leaf, Vegetable And Seeds Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses And Side Effects
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Drumstick (Moringa oleifera): Fig- Drumstick Tree Tamil Name - Murungai Drumstick is popularly known as moringa. It has different names in different regions of India. Drumstick’s scientific name is Moringa oleifera . It is native to South Asia and India. The edible parts of the drumstick are its leaves, stem, stalks and seed pods. They are used in various drumstick recipes such as curries, soup, pickles, salads and sambhar. Moringa obtains its name from the Tamil word, murungai , denotes twisted pod. This humble vegetable is used extensively in Indian culinary dishes for more than a hundred years. Be it delectable sambhar or avail, or any meat curry, soups, pickles etc., drumstick renders its unique flavour to the dishes. The rich culinary tradition of our country has helped us to relish and taste several types of vegetables and fruits thereby derive out the umpteen health benefits. One such amazing vegetable that is greatly valued and earns our interest is drumstick or moringa ol